thickness measurement

[/ˈθɪknəs ˈmeʒərmənt/]
nounpl: thickness measurements
medição de espessura
1. the act or process of determining the depth, width, or distance through an object from one surface to another
The thickness measurement of the metal plate was critical for the engineering project.
A medição de espessura da placa de metal foi crítica para o projeto de engenharia.
2. the quantitative result obtained from measuring how thick something is
An accurate thickness measurement ensures the quality of the manufactured product.
Uma medição de espessura precisa garante a qualidade do produto fabricado.
3. in scientific and technical contexts, the determination of the dimensional extent of an object perpendicular to its surface
The coating thickness measurement was performed using ultrasonic equipment.
A medição de espessura do revestimento foi realizada usando equipamento ultrassônico.
This is a technical term widely used in manufacturing, quality control, and engineering industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries with no significant regional variations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thickness assessmentdepth measurementgauge measurementthickness determination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medição de espessura
standard technical term used in manufacturing and engineering contexts
Rio de Janeiro
medição de espessura
same as general Brazilian Portuguese; no regional variation
São Paulo
medição de espessura
commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
medição de espessura
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; technical term is standardized across lusophone regions

Related Words

calipermicrometergaugeultrasonic measurementdimensional analysisquality control

Related Idioms & Phrases

within tolerance
to specification
within acceptable range
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